Anhydrous cosmetic compositions containing mushroom extract

ABSTRACT

A pigmented anhydrous cosmetic composition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising a cosmetically effective amount of mushroom extract and a method for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections comprising applying to the skin an anhydrous cosmetic composition containing mushroom extract.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention is in the field of cosmetic composition forapplication to skin.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Oil and sebaceous secretions protect facial skin against moistureloss by forming a superficial film on the skin surface that locks inskin moisture. In general, reduced oil secretion causes dry skin andexcessive oil secretion causes oily skin. Ideally the skin should bebalanced, which means that the skin should secrete exactly the correctamount of oil to keep the skin hydrated and smooth, but not enough oilto give the undesirable shiny appearance or promote blemish formation.Since facial skin is rarely perfect, cosmetic manufacturers mustformulate their products to ameliorate less than perfect skin types.

[0003] One particularly undesirable feature of oily skin is theresulting shine that quickly appears on the skin surface as oil issecreted by the skin. Shiny skin looks greasy. It also tends to showmore imperfections than skin that exhibits a matte surface. One standardmethod of treating shiny, oily skin is to apply cosmetics that containvarious types of particulate absorbent agents. One example of such aproduct is “Cornsilk” a commercial loose powder. When the powder isapplied to oily skin the various types of particulates absorb excessskin oil and matte the skin. One problem with Cornsilk and otherproducts containing oil-absorbing particulates is that the particulatescake or streak in addition to providing a mask-like effect when theapplication is too heavy. In addition, layers of oil-laden particulateson the skin can clog skin pores and promote blemish formation.

[0004] Another approach to counteracting oily skin is found in theso-called “oil-free” cosmetic formula. The idea behind these products isnot to aggravate the oily condition by adding oils to the cosmetic theuser will apply to skin that already secretes too much oil. Lowviscosity silicone oils, which tend to flash off fairly soon after thecosmetic is applied to the skin, are typically used in these formulas.One problem with “oil-free” formulas is that they do nothing toameliorate the effects of excessive oil. Nor do such formulas doanything to minimize the undesirable shiny appearance of oily skin.

[0005] Clearly there is a need for anhydrous products that are capableof reducing the undesirable shiny appearance of skin having excessiveoil on its surface, without overly matting the skin with absorbents thatgive a cakey, made-up look.

[0006] Most unexpectedly, it has been discovered that anhydrouscosmetics formulated with mushroom extract are excellent for use on allskin types including oily skins. Such cosmetics are able to reduce theshiny appearance of skin and thereby aid in cosmetically improving theappearance of skin imperfections such as blemishes, wrinkles, and finelines. At the same time these formulas do not provide the heavy made-uplook that is often seen in compositions containing oil-blottingabsorbent powders.

[0007] It is an object of the invention to provide an anhydrous cosmeticcomposition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin having excess oilon its surface.

[0008] It is further object of the invention to provide an anhydrouscosmetic formula for cosmetically improving the appearance of skinimperfections such as fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes.

[0009] It is a further object of the invention to provide a pigmentedanhydrous powder-type makeup for ameliorating the adverse effects ofoily skin.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The invention comprises an anhydrous pigmented cosmeticcomposition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin and cosmeticallyimproving the appearance of skin imperfections, comprising acosmetically effective amount of mushroom powder.

[0011] The invention also comprises a method for reducing the shinyappearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skinimperfections, comprising applying to the skin an anhydrous pigmentedcosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically effective amount ofmushroom powder.

[0012] The cosmetic composition and method of the invention is suitablefor use on dry, normal, oily, or combination skin types. The resultingcomposition and method reduces the shiny appearance of oily skin andcosmetically improves the appearance of skin imperfections such aswrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes. The applied cosmetic provides asmooth, natural finish on skin.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] All percentages mentioned herein are percentages by weight unlessotherwise indicated.

[0014] I. The Composition

[0015] The composition of the invention comprises a pigmented anhydrouscosmetic composition for reducing the shiny appearance of skin andcosmetically improving the appearance of skin imperfections, comprisinga cosmetically effective amount of mushroom extract.

[0016] The term “reducing the shiny appearance of skin” means that thecosmetic composition containing an effective amount of mushroom extract,when applied to skin, reduces the shiny appearance of skin.

[0017] The term “anhydrous” means that no water is intentionally addedto the compositions.

[0018] The anhydrous pigmented composition may be in the form of aneyeshadow, blush, face powder, lipstick, and the like. The ingredientsfound in the claimed compositions are further described below.

[0019] A. Mushroom Extract

[0020] The claimed composition comprises a cosmetically effective amountof mushroom extract that is preferably in the powder form. The mushroomextract is preferably water insoluble. Generally, a cosmeticallyeffective amount ranges from about 0.01-10%, preferably about 0.05-8%,more preferably about 0.1-7%. These percentages refer to the mushroomcontent only, not any other extraneous solids in which it is dispersed.For example, it may be desired to disperse the mushroom powder with oneor more additional pigments or powders. The mushroom powder ispreferably extracted from the pulp of a mushroom of the genus Fomes orPolyporus, e.g. Fomes officinalis or Polyporus officinalis. Particularlypreferred is a mushroom powder sold by Active Concepts, SouthPlainfield, N.J., under the product name ABS Mushroom Extract—powder.

[0021] B. Oil

[0022] The anhydrous cosmetic composition comprises one or more types ofoils that may be volatile, non-volatile or mixtures thereof. Preferablythe total oil content is in the range of about 0.1-75%, preferably1-70%, more preferably 5-65% by weight of the total composition. Theterm “volatile” means that the oil has a vapor pressure of at least 2mm. of mercury at 20° C. The term “non-volatile” means that the oil hasa vapor pressure of less than 2 mm. of mercury at 20° C. Either siliconeor organic oils are suitable provided that the oils are compatible, i.e.soluble in each other.

[0023] 1. Volatile Oils

[0024] Suitable volatile oils include silicones cyclic silicones havingthe general formula:

[0025] where n=3-6.

[0026] Also suitable are linear volatile silicones in accordance withthe invention have the general formula:

(CH₃)₃Si—O—[Si(CH₃)₂—O]_(n)—Si(CH₃)₃

[0027] where n=0-6.

[0028] Linear and cyclic volatile silicones are available from variouscommercial sources including Dow Corning Corporation and GeneralElectric. The Dow Corning volatile silicones are sold under thetradenames Dow Corning 244, 245, 344, and 200 fluids. These fluidscomprise octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane,hexamethyldisiloxane, and mixtures thereof.

[0029] Also suitable as the volatile oils are various straight orbranched chain paraffinic hydrocarbons having about 5 to 40 carbonatoms, more preferably about 8-20 carbon atoms. Suitable hydrocarbonsinclude pentane, hexane, heptane, decane, dodecane, tetradecane,tridecane, and C₈₋₂₀ isoparaffins as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos.3,439,088 and 3,818,105, both of which are hereby incorporated byreference. Preferred volatile paraffinic hydrocarbons have a molecularweight of about 70-225, preferably about 160 to 190 and a boiling pointrange of about 30 to 320, preferably 60-260 degrees C., and a viscosityof less than about 10 es. at 25 degrees C. Such paraffinic hydrocarbonsare available from EXXON under the ISOPARS trademark, and from thePermethyl Corporation. Suitable C₁₂ isoparaffins are manufactured byPermethyl Corporation under the tradename Permethyl 99A. Another C₁₂isoparaffin (isododecane) is distributed by Presperse under thetradename Permethyl 99A. Various C₁₆ isoparaffins commerciallyavailable, such as isohexadecane (having the tradename Permethyl R), arealso suitable.

[0030] The preferred composition comprises about 1-45%, preferably about2-40%, more preferably about 3-35% by weight of the total composition ofvolatile oil. Preferred is where the volatile oil is a linear or cyclicsilicone.

[0031] 2. Non-Volatile Oils

[0032] The claimed composition may contain one or more non-volatile oilssuch as silicone or organic oils. Preferably, the composition containssilicone oils either alone or in combination with small amounts oforganic oil.

[0033] a). Silicones

[0034] Suitable nonvolatile silicones include water insoluble siliconeshaving a viscosity of about 10 to 600,000 centistokes, preferably about20 to 100,000 centistokes at 25° C. Suitable water insoluble siliconesinclude cetyl dimethicone, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone,phenyldimethicone, diphenyl dimethicone, and mixtures thereof. Suchsilicones are available from Dow Corning as the 3225C formulation aid,Dow 190 and 193 fluids, or similar products marketed by Goldschmidtunder the ABIL tradename.

[0035] Also suitable as the nonvolatile silicone oil are variousfluorinated silicones such as trimethylsilyl endcapped fluorosiliconeoil, polytrifluoropropylmethylsiloxanes, and similar silicones such asthose disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,118,496 which is hereby incorporatedby reference.

[0036] Preferably, the makeup compositions comprise a mixture ofvolatile and non-volatile silicones, in particular, about 3-35% byweight of the total composition of volatile silicone oil, and about0.1-25%, preferably about 0.5-20%, more preferably about about 1-15%nonvolatile silicone. The presence of the volatile silicone enables themakeup to dry on the skin in an appropriate period of time, andminimizes the heavy, greasy feel that is occasionally found withnonvolatile oils. The remaining nonvolatile oil phase acts to plasticizethe film formed on the skin by the dried cosmetic composition.

[0037] b). Organic Oils

[0038] The claimed composition may comprise one or more organic oils,and if so, they are preferably low viscosity organic oils. Suggestedranges of organic oils are about 0.01-20%, preferably about 0.05-15%,more preferably about 0.1-10%. Preferred viscosity ranges for theorganic oil are 10-1000, preferably 15-800, more preferably about 20-800centipoise at 25° C.

[0039] Suitable organic oils include esters, (e.g. glyceryl esters),paraffinic hydrocarbons, and the like as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.5,800,816, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

[0040] C. Pigments

[0041] The composition of this invention is a pigmented anhydrouscosmetic composition. The term “pigment” when used in accordance withthe invention means the composition contains one or more inorganic ororganic particulates or colorants that are water soluble or waterinsoluble. A pigment in accordance with the invention may provide color,whiteness, opacity, sunscreen activity, or be capable of muting color.For example, particulates that are generally deemed to provide whitecolor, opacity, sunscreen protection, or color muting effects to acosmetic composition are considered “pigments” in accordance with theclaimed invention. Examples of such ingredients include inorganic metaloxides such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide; as well as bismuthoxychloride, titanated mica, fumed silica, spherical silica,polymethylmethacrylate, micronized teflon, boron nitride, acrylatecopolymers, aluminum silicate, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate,bentonite, calcium silicate, cellulose, chalk, corn starch, diatomaceousearth, fuller's earth, glyceryl starch, hectorite, hydrated silica,kaolin, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium trisilicate,maltodextrin, rice starch, silica, talc, mica, titanium dioxide,alumina, calcium carbonate, calcium silicate, dextran, nylon, silicasilylate, silk powder, sericite, soy flour, tin oxide, titaniumhydroxide, trimagnesium phosphate, walnut shell powder, and so on.

[0042] Suitable ingredients that provide blue, red, green, and yellowcolor to a cosmetic composition are inorganic metal oxides, inparticular iron oxides such as black, red, green, yellow, and so on.

[0043] Also suitable are organic pigments including various aromatictypes such as azo, indigoid, triphenylmethane, anthraquinone, andxanthine dyes which are designated as D&C and FD&C blues, browns,greens, oranges, reds, yellows, etc. Organic pigments also generallyconsist of insoluble metallic salts of certified color additives,referred to as the Lakes.

[0044] If desired, the pigments may be coated with one or moreingredients that cause the pigments to be hydrophobic. Suitable coatingmaterials that will render the pigments more lipophilic in natureinclude silicones, lecithin, amino acids, phospholipids, inorganic andorganic oils, polyethylene, and other polymeric materials. Particularlypreferred are silicone treated pigments as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.5,143,722, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

[0045] Preferably, the particle size of the particulates ranges fromabout 0.05 to 150 microns, and are present in ranges of about 0.1-20%,preferably about 0.5-15%, more preferably about 1-10% by weight of thetotal composition.

[0046] It is particularly preferred that the compositions of theinvention comprise very fine particle zinc oxide and/or titaniumdioxide, in addition to the other pigments and particulates which may bepresent. The mixture of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide causes thecomposition to exhibit a sun protective factor (SPF), possibly as highas 10 to 20 SPF. Preferred particle sizes of the zinc oxide and titaniumdioxide are about 0.005 to 10 microns. Preferably the compositions ofthe invention contain about 1-15% by weight of the composition of zincoxide, titanium dioxide, or mixtures thereof, having a particle size ofabout 0.005 to 10 microns and providing makeup having an SPF of 10 to20, preferably about 15 to 20.

[0047] In the preferred embodiment of the invention a portion of thepigments are spherical in shape. In particular, about 0.01-5% of thepigments used are preferably spherical, preferably having a crosssectional diameter of about 10 to 80 microns. Examples of such pigmentsinclude boron nitride, nylon, spherical silica, and the like. Thespherical cross section of the pigments provides a very smooth feel andblendability to the composition. Blendability means that when thecomposition is applied to skin it blends very easily into the skinsurface with the spherical pigments exhibiting a roller ball effect. Thespherical particle size also causes the film to feel very smooth on theskin surface.

[0048] D. Emulsifiers

[0049] The claimed anhydrous compositions may contain one or moreemulsifiers which assist in dispersing the pigments and powders in theoily phase of the anhydrous composition. Preferably the claimedcompositions contain an effective amount of one or more emulsifiers inan amount sufficient to properly wet the particulates that are present.Suggested ranges of emulsifiers are about 0.01-20%, preferably about0.1-15%, more preferably about 0.5-10%. Suitable emulsifiers includesilicone surfactants or organic surfactants, which may be anionic,cationic, nonionic, zwitterionic, or amphoteric. Preferably thesurfactants are nonionic organic or silicone surfactants.

[0050] 1. Silicone Emulsifiers

[0051] Preferred are nonionic silicone emulsifiers having at least onehydrophilic radical and at least one lipophilic radical. These siliconeemulsifiers may be a liquid or solid at room temperature and arewater-in-oil or oil-in-water type emulsifiers which have anHydrophile/Lipophile Balance (HLB) of about 2 to 18. Preferably thesilicone emulsifier is a nonionic emulsifier having an HLB of about 2 to12, preferably about 2 to 10, most preferably about 4 to 6. The HLB of anonionic emulsifier is the balance between the hydrophilic andlipophilic portions of the emulsifier and is calculated according to thefollowing formula:

HLB=7+11.7×log M _(w) /M _(o)

[0052] where M_(w) is the molecular weight of the hydrophilic groupportion and M_(o) is the molecular weight of the lipophilic groupportion.

[0053] The polymeric silicone emulsifier used in the invention may haveany of the following general formulas:

M _(x) Q _(y), or

M _(x) T _(y), or

MD _(x) D′ _(y) D″ _(z) M

[0054] wherein each M is independently a substituted or unsubstitutedtrimethylsiloxy endcap unit. If substituted, one or more of thehydrogens on the endcap methyl groups are substituted, or one or moremethyl groups are substituted with a substituent that is a lipophilicradical, a hydrophilic radical, or mixtures thereof. T is atrifunctional siloxy unit having the empirical formula R′SiO_(1.5) orRSiO_(1.5) wherein R is methyl and R′ is a C₂₋₂₂ alkyl or phenyl. Q is aquadrifunctional siloxy unit having the empirical formula SiO_(4/2), andD, D′, D″, x, y, and z are as set forth below, with the proviso that thecompound contains at least one hydrophilic radical and at least onelipophilic radical. Preferred is a linear silicone of the formula:

MD _(x) D′ _(y) D″ _(z) M

[0055] wherein M=RRRSiO_(1/2)

[0056] D and D′=RR′SiO_(2/2)

[0057] D″=RRSiO_(2/2)

[0058] x, y, and z are each independently 0-1000,

[0059] where R is methyl or hydrogen, and R′ is a hydrophilic radical ora lipophilic radical, with the proviso that the compound contains atleast one hydrophilic radical and at least one lipophilic radical.

[0060] Most preferred is wherein

[0061] M=trimethylsiloxy

[0062] D=Si[(CH₃)][(CH₂)_(n)CH₃]O_(2/2) where n=0-40,

[0063] D′=Si[(CH₃)][(CH₂)_(o)—O—PE)]O_(2/2) where PE is(—C₂H₄O)_(a)(—C₃H₆O)_(b)H, o=0-40,

[0064] a=1-100 and b=1-100, and

[0065] D″=Si(CH₃)₂O_(2/2)

[0066] More specifically, suitable silicone emulsifiers have theformula:

[0067] wherein p is 0-40, and

[0068] PE is (—C₂H₄O)_(a)(—C₃H₆O)_(b)—H

[0069] where x, y, z, a, and b are such that the maximum molecularweight of the polymer is approximately 50,000.

[0070] Another type of preferred organosiloxane emulsifier suitable foruse in the compositions of the invention are emulsifiers sold by UnionCarbide under the Silwet™ trademark, which are referred to by the CTFAterm “dimethicone copolyol”.

[0071] Also suitable as nonionic silicone emulsifiers arehydroxy-substituted silicones such as dimethiconol, which is defined asa dimethyl silicone substituted with terminal hydroxy groups.

[0072] Examples of suitable silicone emulsifiers are those sold by DowCorning under the tradename Dow Corning 3225C Formulation Aid, DowCorning 190 Emulsifier, Dow Corning 193 Emulsifier, Dow Corning Q2-5200,and the like are also suitable. In addition, emulsifiers sold under thetradename Silwet by Union Carbide, and emulsifiers sold by TroyCorporation under the Troysol tradename, those sold by Taiwan SurfactantCo. under the tradename Ablusoft, those sold by Hoechst under thetradename Arkophob, are also suitable for use in the invention.

[0073] 2. Organic Emulsifiers

[0074] Also suitable for use are one or more organic emulsifiers,preferably nonionic organic emulsifiers. Examples of nonionic organicemulsifiers include alkoxylated alcohols, or ethers, formed by thereaction of an alcohol with an alkylene oxide, usually ethylene orpropylene oxide. Preferably the alcohol is either a fatty alcohol having6 to 30 carbon atoms. Examples of such ingredients include Beheneth5-30, which is formed by the reaction of behenyl alcohol and ethyleneoxide where the number of repeated ethylene oxide units is 5 to 30;Ceteareth 2-100, formed by the reaction of a mixture of cetyl andstearyl alcohol with ethylene oxide, where the number of repeatingethylene oxide units in the molecule is 2 to 100; Ceteth 1-45 which isformed by the reaction of cetyl alcohol and ethylene oxide, and thenumber of repeating ethylene oxide units is 1 to 45, laureth, 1-100where the number of repeating ethylene oxide units is 1 to 100, and soon. Other alkoxylated alcohols are formed by the reaction of fatty acidsand mono-, di- or polyhydric alcohols with an alkylene oxide. Forexample, the reaction products of C₆₋₃₀ fatty carboxylic acids andpolyhydric alcohols which are monosaccharides such as glucose,galactose, methyl glucose, and the like, with an alkoxylated alcohol.

[0075] Also suitable as the nonionic emulsifier are alkyoxylatedcarboxylic acids, which are formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acidwith an alkylene oxide or with a polymeric ether. The resulting productshave the general formula:

[0076] where RCO is the carboxylic ester radical, X is hydrogen or loweralkyl, and n is the number of polymerized alkoxy groups. In the case ofthe diesters, the two RCO-groups do not need to be identical.Preferably, R is a C₆₋₃₀ straight or branched chain, saturated orunsaturated alkyl, and n is from 1-100.

[0077] Also suitable as the nonionic emulsifier are monomeric,homopolymeric and block copolymeric ethers. Such ethers are formed bythe polymerization of monomeric alkylene oxides, generally ethylene orpropylene oxide. Such polymeric ethers have the following generalformula:

[0078] wherein R is H or lower alkyl and n is the number of repeatingmonomer units, and ranges from 1 to 500.

[0079] Other suitable nonionic emulsifiers include alkoxylated sorbitanand alkoxylated sorbitan derivatives. For example, alkoxylation, inparticular, ethoxylation, of sorbitan provides polyalkoxylated sorbitanderivatives. Esterification of polyalkoxylated sorbitan providessorbitan esters such as the polysorbates. Examples of such ingredientsinclude Polysorbates 20-85, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan palmitate,sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan stearate, and so on.

[0080] In the preferred compositions of the invention, the nonionicemulsifier is selected from an nonionic organic emulsifier, inparticular a nonionic silicone emulsifier, more specifically dimethiconecopolyol.

[0081] E. Film Forming Ingredients

[0082] The preferred compositions in accordance with the inventioncomprise one or more film formers that will aid in forming a continuouscosmetic film on the skin. The film former may be present in an amountof about 0. 1-45%, preferably about 0.5-20%, more preferably about 1-15%by weight of the total composition. The film formers may advantageouslybe resinous plant extracts or synthetic polymers.

[0083] 1. Resinous Plant Extracts

[0084] Examples of resinous plant extracts that provide film formingproperties include materials such as rosin and shellac, or derivativethereof.

[0085] 2. Synthetic Polymeric Film Formers

[0086] Suitable synthetic polymers may be silicone or organic based.Particularly preferred are siloxy silicate polymers having the followinggeneral formula:[R  R^(′)R₃^(″)S  i  O_(1/2)]_(x)[S  i  O_(4/2)]_(y)

[0087] wherein R, R′ and R″ are each independently a C₁₋₁₀ straight orbranched chain alkyl or phenyl, and x and y are such that the ratio of(RR′R″)₃SiO_(1/2) units to SiO₂ units is 0.5 to 1 to 1.5 to 1.

[0088] Preferably R, R′ and R″ are each a C₁₋₆ alkyl, and morepreferably are methyl and x and y are such that the ratio of(CH₃)₃SiO_(1/2) units to SiO_(4/2) units is about 0.75 to 1. Mostpreferred is this trimethylsiloxy silicate containing 2.4 to 2.9 weightpercent hydroxyl groups, which is formed by the reaction of the sodiumsalt of silicic acid, chlorotrimethylsilane, and isopropyl alcohol. Themanufacture of trimethylsiloxy silicate is set forth in U.S. Pat. Nos.2,676,182; 3,541,205; and 3,836,437, all of which are herebyincorporated by reference. Trimethylsiloxy silicate as described isavailable from Dow Corning Corporation under the tradename 2-0749 and2-0747, which is a blend of about 40-60% volatile silicone and 40-60%trimethylsiloxy silicate. Dow Corning 2-0749 in particular, is a fluidcontaining about 50% trimethylsiloxy silicate and about 50%cyclomethicone. The fluid has a viscosity of 200-700 centipoise at 25°C., a specific gravity of 1.00 to 1.10 at 25° C., and a refractive indexof 1.40-1.41.

[0089] F. Finish Enhancers

[0090] Preferably, the claimed compositions contain one or morecompounds that enhance the finish of the composition after it is appliedto skin. Preferred finish enhancers are synthetic elastomers which maybe silicone elastomers or organic polymers having elastomericproperties. The term “elastomer” means a compound exhibits propertiesassociated with rubber such as extensibility with applied force,retractibility upon release of the force, and lack of permanentdeformation as a result of extension. Rubber like properties aregenerally seen in high molecular weight cross-linked polymers havingweak intermolecular forces. Preferred elastomers are generally in thesolid particulate form having particle size ranging from about 0.05 to75 microns. The claimed compositions preferably comprise about 0.1-25%,preferably about 0.5-15%, more preferably about 1-10% of one or moreelastomers. Elastomers provide a velvety smooth finish to thecomposition, improved spreadability and blendability, and a light,non-greasy feel.

[0091] 1. Synthetic Organic Polymeric Elastomers

[0092] A variety of cross-linked synthetic polymeric elastomers may beused as finish enhancers, including those polymerized from various typesof ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as acrylic acid, methacrylicacid, and simple esters thereof, vinyl monomers such as vinyl acetate,vinyl isodecanoate, methyl vinyl ether; maleic anhydride. These monomersmay be copolymerized with one or more organic compounds such as esters,glycols, fatty acids, and so on. Examples of such polymers includeacrylates/VA crosspolymer, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer,adipic acid/diethylene glcyol/glycerin crosspolymer, allyl methacrylatescrosspolymer, HDI/trimethylolhexyllactone crosspolymer, laurylacrylate/VA crosspolymer, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, PVM/MAdecadiene crosspolymer, PEG crosspolymer, PPG-35/PPG-51 glycerylether/IPDI crosspolymer, trimethyl pentanediol/adipic acid/glycerincrosspolymer, and so on. Particularly preferred isHDI/trimethylolhexyllactone crosspolymer which is a crosslinkedcondensation polymer formed from the reaction of hexyldiisocyanate withthe esterification product of trimethylolpropane with 6 to 7 moles ofhexyllactone. This polymer is available from Kobo Products under thetradename BPD-500 which is a combination of silicate and the polymerhaving the INCI name HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer (and)silica. It is a fine white powder having a particle size of about 5-20microns comprising about 95-99% polymer and 1-5% silica.

[0093] 2. Silicone Elastomers

[0094] Also suitable for use as finish enhancers are silicone elastomerssuch as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,171,581 which is herebyincorporated by reference in its entirety. Examples of such elastomersinclude cetearyl dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethiconecopolyol crosspolymer, dimethicone crosspolymer,dimethicone/phenyldimethicone crosspolymer, dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, and mixtures thereof.

[0095] G. Waxes

[0096] Preferred compositions contain one or more waxy solids. Suitablewaxes include animal, plant, mineral, and silicone waxes. Examples ofsuch waxes are apple, avocado, bayberry, beeswax, candelilla, ceresin,cetyl esters, hydrogenated jojoba wax, microcrystalline, hydrolyzedbeeswax, jojoba butter, jojoba esters, lanolin, mink, montan, organ,ouricury, oxidized beeswax, ozokerite, palm kernel, paraffin,PEG-beeswax, rice, shellac, polyethylene, and the like. Also suitableare silicone waxes such as stearyl dimethicone, behenoxydimethicone,silicone ester waxes such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,505,937,which is hereby incorporated by reference. Suggested ranges of waxes areabout 0. 1-45%, preferably 0.5-25%, more preferably 1-20% by weight ofthe total composition.

[0097] H. Sunscreens

[0098] The compositions of the invention may contain 0.001-20%,preferably 0.01-10%, more preferably 0.05-8% of one or more sunscreens.A sunscreen is defined as an ingredient that absorbs at least 85 percentof the light in the UV range at wavelengths from 290 to 320 nanometers,but transmit UV light at wavelengths longer than 320 nanometers.Sunscreens generally work in one of two ways. Particulate materials,such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, as mentioned above, physicallyblock ultraviolet radiation. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand,operate by chemically reacting upon exposure to UV radiation. Suitablesunscreens that may be included in the compositions of the invention areset forth on page 582 of the CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Handbook, SecondEdition, 1992, as well as U.S. Pat. No. 5,620,965, both of which arehereby incorpated by reference. Examples of such sunscreen materials arep-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), cinoxate, diethanolamine p-methoxycinnamate(DEA-methoxycinnamate), Digalloyl trioleate, dioxybenzone(Benzophenone-8), ethyl 4-[bis-(hydroxypropyl)] amnobenzoate (ethyldihydroxypropyl PABA), 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate(octocrylene), ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate (Octyl methoxycinnamate),2-ethylhexyl salicylate (Octyl salicylate), glyceryl aminobenzoate(Glyceryl PABA), homosalate, lawsone with dihydroxyacetone, menthylanthranilate, oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), Padimate A (Pentyl DimethylPABA), Padimate O, (Octyl Dimethyl PABA),2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonicacid), Red Petrolatum, Sulisobenzone (Benzophenone-4), triethanolaminesalicylate (TEA-Salicylates), and so on.

[0099] I. Other Ingredients

[0100] The claimed composition may contain one more additionalingredients such as fragrances, preservatives, antioxidants, alpha orbeta hydroxy acids, or mixtures thereof. A suggested range for thetotality of such ingredients is about 0.001 to 3% based on the totalweight of the composition. Typical fragrances include parabens andphenoxyethanol. Suitable antioxidants include BHA, BHT, and the like.Suitable alpha or beta hydroxy acids include glycolic, malic, lactic,and salicylic acids.

[0101] The invention will be further described in connection with thefollowing Examples, which are set forth for the purpose of illustrationonly.

EXAMPLE 1

[0102] An anhydrous powder with oil mattifying properties was preparedas follows: w/w % Ethyl paraben 0.15 Methyl paraben 0.25 Butyl paraben0.05 Propyl paraben 0.10 Acrylates copolymer 0.15 Polyethylene 5.00Bismuth oxychloride/silica/mica (70/15/15) 5.00 Calcium silicate 1.75Zinc stearate 5.00 Polymethyl methacrylate 2.00 Kaolin 0.63Trimethylsiloxysilicate/cyclomethicone/ 1.88 iron oxides (10/10/80)Titanium dioxide/alumina/dimethicone 3.00 (88.3/5.9/1.3) Titaniumdioxide 2.50 Mica/methicone 17.50 Talc/methicone 19.32Trimethylsiloxysilicate/cyclomethicone/ 0.50 mica (10:10:80) Mushroompowder 0.10 Mica 6.00 Mica/magnesium myristate 4.00 Talc/lecithin (98:2)11.50 Silica/titanium dioxide/iron oxides 0.50 Talc/ethylenemethacrylate copolymer/ 0.50 Isopropyl titanium triisostearatePerfluorononyl octyldodecyl glycol meadowfoamate 1.20 Dimethicone 6.00Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 0.50 Phenoxyethanol 1.00Cyclomethicone/trimethylsiloxysilicate 0.75 Methyldihydrojasmonate 0.20Octinoxate 2.00 Talc/methicone 0.10

[0103] The composition was made by combining the ingredients and mixingwell.

[0104] While the invention has been described in connection with thepreferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of theinvention to the particular form set forth but, on the contrary, it isintended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents asmay be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as definedby the appended claims.

We claim:
 1. A pigmented anhydrous cosmetic composition for reducing theshiny appearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance ofskin imperfections, said composition comprising a cosmetically effectiveamount of mushroom extract.
 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein themushroom extract is a powder.
 3. The composition of claim 1 wherein themushroom extract is water insoluble.
 4. The composition of claim 1wherein the pigment comprises one or more metal oxides.
 5. Thecomposition of claim 4 wherein the metal oxides are oxides of zinc,titanium, iron, or mixtures thereof.
 6. The composition of claim 5 thewherein the metal oxides are white or colorless.
 7. The composition ofclaim 6 wherein the metal oxides are colored.
 8. The composition ofclaim 1 wherein the mushroom extract is obtained from Polyporusofficinalis.
 9. The composition of claim 8 wherein the mushroom extractis dispersed in the particulate phase of the composition.
 10. Thecomposition of claim 1 comprising from about 0.01 to 10% by weight ofmushroom extract.
 11. The composition of claim 1 further comprising asunscreen.
 12. The composition of claim 1 which is a face powder, blush,lipstick or eyeshadow.
 13. The composition of claim 12 which is ananhydrous face powder composition comprising, by weight of the totalcomposition: about 0.01-10% mushroom extract, about 1-75% oil, and about0.1-20% pigment.
 14. The composition of claim 13 wherein the oilcomprises a silicone oil.
 15. The composition of claim 13 additionallycomprising a film former which is a siloxysilicate polymer.
 16. Thecomposition of claim 15 wherein the siloxysilicate polymer istrimethylsiloxy silicate and the silicone oil comprises cyclomethicone,dimethicone, or mixtures thereof.
 17. A method for reducing the shinyappearance of skin and cosmetically improving the appearance of skinimperfections, comprising applying to the skin an anhydrous cosmeticcomposition comprising a cosmetically effective amount of mushroomextract.
 18. The method of claim 17 wherein the cosmetic composition isapplied to the skin in the form of a powder.
 19. The method of claim 18wherein the powder contains one or more sunscreens.
 20. The method ofclaim 17 wherein the skin imperfections are wrinkles, fine lines, orblemishes.